Dolly Parton’s rhinestone guitar becomes a glittering gift for a Texas drag queen

Texas drag performer Brigitte Bandit, who testified at the Texas Capitol against anti-drag bills, received a guitar signed by Dolly Parton—a rhinestone-covered instrument reportedly gifted after Parton’s connection with Bandit and a public display of support; the article notes Parton died on Tuesday. Bandit plans to bring the guitar to a Drag Hoedown and says Parton’s example inspires her advocacy and artistry.